How to Properly Swing a Golf Club

By: A.J. Beck

Why is it Important to Learn to Golf?

1) It is a sport that can be played by any gender at almost any age.

2) Golf teaches important life lessons.3) Golf can play a huge part in the business

world

Golf Transcends Age/Gender

• Golf can be picked up at any age by men or women.

• Golf clubs come in all shapes and sizes for both men and women.

• There are different tee boxes for people of all skill level.

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Golf Teaches Important Life Lessons

• Honesty– “Golf is based on honesty. Where else would somebody

admit to a seven on an easy par 3?” -Jimmy Demaret• Patience, Persistence, and Resilience

– “If there is one thing I have learned during my years as a professional, it is that the only constant thing about golf is its inconsistency.” –Jack Nicklaus

• Humility– “Playing the game I have learned the meaning of humility. It

has given me an understanding of futility of the human effort” –Abba Eban

“Golf is the closest game to the game we call life. You get bad breaks from good shots; you get good breaks from bad shots - but you have to play the ball where it lies.” - Bobby Jones

Golf can be Important in the Business World

• Many corporate executives enjoy playing golf.

• Company golf tournaments are a popular way to raise money or to bring workers together.

• How a person handles themselves on the golf course can speak wonders about what kind of business person they are.

Basics of the Golf Swing

1)Grip

2)Address and Posture

3)Swing

Gripping the Golf Club

• 3 primary ways to grip a golf club– The Vardon Overlapping Grip– The Interlocking Grip– The Ten-Finger (Baseball) Grip

Vardon Grip Interlocking Grip Baseball Grip

Gripping the Golf Club

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Addressing the Golf Ball

• Factors for Proper Golf Setup Position– Alignment and Foot Position– Ball Position– Balance – Posture– Arm and Hand Position

Alignment and Foot Position

• At address your body (feet, knees, hips, forearms, shoulders and eyes) should be positioned parallel to the target line.

• The feet should be shoulder width apart for the middle irons.

• The target-side foot should be flared toward the target from 20 to 40.

• The back foot should be square (90 degrees to the target line) to slightly open.

Alignment and Foot Position

Foot Position

Body Alignment

Ball Position• The position of the ball depends solely

on which club you have selected.

Balance

• A golfer’s weight should always be balanced on the balls of the toes.

• It is also important to understand which foot most of the balance should be on. – Short Irons: 60% of weight on target side foot– Middle Irons: 50/50– Long Clubs: 60% of weight on back foot

Posture

• Knees– Should be slightly flexed and over the balls of the feet for balance – Your back knee should also be bent inward slightly

• Body– Should be bent at the hips (not waist), which will make your

bottom stick out slightly and your spine should make a 90° angle with the shaft of the club

• Back– Your vertebrae should be in line, which will make your back

straight and prevent a slouching position.– Your back should also tilt slightly away from the target

Posture

Arm and Hand Position• Hands should be using one of the three proper grips• You arms should be hanging down naturally in front of

the zipper close to the front leg (left leg for a right hander, right leg for left hander)

Swinging the Golf Club

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